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L436 WEW

1994 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,610 mi
Last recorded165,610 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Skyline99,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL436 WEW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 165,610 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, rear chassis, general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 165,610 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, rear chassis, general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 165,606 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 165,533 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 165,484 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 155,869 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 155,868 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play bush (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 143,950 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 153,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 152,200 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front top strut mounts under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

slight damage n/s and o/s/f chassis legs

slight movement rear steering joints

Fail 8 Oct 2015 152,140 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wing as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement as chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front top strut mounts under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

slight damage n/s and o/s/f chassis legs

slight movement rear steering joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 142,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 142,061 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

o/s + n/s front top strut turrets corroded but not excessive

o/s + n/s inner sils corroded but not excessive

wirring under bonnet insecure but not liable to cause damage or short

Pass 5 Sep 2013 136,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 135,456 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 131,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 129,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 125,133 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 125,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 117,781 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2009 117,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 109,613 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 101,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 88,152 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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L436 WEW is a 1994 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 99,965 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L436 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L436 WEW is a 1994 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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